[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 124 (Friday, June 27, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 36584]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-15008]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0747]


Proposed Information Collection (Application for Disability 
Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits) Activity: Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of 
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment 
on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are 
required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each 
proposed collection of information, including each proposed revision of 
a currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment in 
response to the notice.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 26, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits 
Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420; or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0747'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online at FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632-8924 
or FAX (202) 632-8925.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of 
information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being 
made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
    With respect to the following collection of information, VBA 
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy 
of VBA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use 
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of 
information technology.
    Title: Application for Disability Compensation and Related 
Compensation Benefits, VA Form 21-526EZ.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0747.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Public Law 110-389, Section 221(a) directs the Department 
of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expeditiously process fully developed 
compensation claims after receipt of the claim. The law requires the 
claimant or the representative submit a certification in writing that 
it's signed and dated by the claimant and/or the representative stating 
that, as of such date, no additional information or evidence is 
available or needs to be submitted in order for the claim to be 
adjudicated.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 14,505 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 25 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 34,813.

    Dated: June 23, 2014.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-15008 Filed 6-26-14; 8:45 am]
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